| 2024 description: 'This itinerary covers some ground, getting you onto four different properties and to the top of Baldy Mountain before it is all
said and done! Begin your journey at the historic Chase Ranch, where you will get a tour of the Main House before heading to
Little Twin Camp to continue your Ranger training. Climb at Chase Cow the next morning, then enjoy the scenic hike as you
follow the ridgeline and drop down to Indian Writings to learn about the Ancestral Puebloans, take a petroglyph tour and even
do some atlatl throwing. The next leg of your journey takes you through Metcalf Station for some railroad construction, then to
Rabbit Ear camp for the night. Before crossing into the vast beauty of the Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest, work
with our trained facilitators at Dan Beard and their challenge course activities. You will have two nights in the Valle Vidal,
giving you a bit of a unique 'layover' opportunity. Your first night in the Valle will be at Ring Place, where you can ride
mountain bikes and check out the stars! Your next day is a short hike that takes you to Iris Park, which is another beautiful
and quiet camp you will enjoy. Next up is a visit to Rich Cabins and the Rich family homestead. Help with some chores and be
rewarded with a family gathering with music and family stories that will keep you entertained through the evening. You are in
for a treat the next day as you enter the Barker Wildlife Area and up and over Wilson Mesa. Get your cameras out, you will
love the views here! Your next night is at Flume Canyon, then you'll pass through Pueblano to become honorary loggers of the
Continental Tie & Lumber Co. Work on your logging skills and try your hands at creating a railroad tie! Immerse yourself in
mining history at French Henry and tour the Aztec Mine, pan for gold, and work in their forge. Pass through Baldy Town next
and learn about the history of this once bustling gold rush era town before camping at your Baldy summit staging camp at
Black Horse Mine. Get ready, as your next day brings you to your ascent of Badly Mountain! After your summit, break camp
and make your way down to Miranda for a Fur Trapper Rendezvous, muzzle loading rifles, and some tomahawks! Enjoy your
last night on the trail and reflect on the many challenges and great experiences you have enjoyed on your trek. Your last hike
of the trek takes you to the Maxwell Trailhead for your bus trip back to base.' |
| 2023 description: 'This itinerary covers some ground, getting you onto four different properties and to the top of Baldy Mountain before it is all
said and done! Begin your journey at the historic Chase Ranch, where you will get a tour of the Main House before heading to
Little Twin Camp to continue your Ranger training. Climb at Chase Cow the next morning, then enjoy the scenic hike as you
follow the ridgeline and drop down to Indian Writings to learn about the Ancestral Puebloans, take a petroglyph tour and even
do some atlatl throwing. The next leg of your journey takes you up and over Hart Peak, and down into Ponil. Enjoy some root
beer before heading up North to Horse Canyon Camp. Before crossing into the vast beauty of the Valle Vidal Unit of the
Carson National Forest, work with our trained facilitators at Dan Beard and their challenge course activities. You will have two
nights in the Valle Vidal, giving you a bit of a unique 'layover' opportunity. Your first night in the Valle will be at Beatty Lakes,
be sure to check out the stars! Your next day is a short hike that takes you to Iris Park, which is another beautiful and quiet
camp you will enjoy. Next up is a visit to Rich Cabins and the Rich family homestead. Help with some chores and be rewarded
with a family gathering with music and family stories that will keep you entertained through the evening. You are in for a treat
the next day as you enter the Barker Wildlife Area and up and over Wilson Mesa. Get your cameras out, you will love the
views here! Your next night is at Flume Canyon, then you'll pass through Pueblano to become honorary loggers of the
Continental Tie & Lumber Co. Work on your logging skills and try your hands at creating a railroad tie! Immerse yourself in
mining history at French Henry and tour the Aztec Mine, pan for gold, and work in their forge. Pass through Baldy Town next
and learn about the history of this once bustling gold rush era town before camping at your Baldy summit staging camp at
Black Horse Mine. Get ready, as your next day brings you to your ascent of Badly Mountain! After your summit, break camp
and make your way down to Miranda for a Mountain Man Rendezvous, muzzle loading rifles, and some tomahawks! Enjoy
your last night on the trail and reflect on the many challenges and great experiences you have enjoyed on your trek. Your last
hike of the trek takes you to the Maxwell Trailhead for your bus trip back to base' |
| Day | 2024 Trek 23 Campsite | 2023 Trek 23 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Little Twin | Little Twin | Tour Historic Chase Ranch included in 2024 trek 23 Ranger Training not included in 2024 trek 23 |
| 3 | Indian Writings | Bouldering included in 2024 trek 23 Rock Climbing & Rappelling not included in 2024 trek 23 | |
| 4 | Rabbit Ear | Horse Canyon | Railroading included in 2024 trek 23 Cantina not included in 2024 trek 23 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2024 trek 23 Climb Hart Peak not included in 2024 trek 23 Food Pickup not included in 2024 trek 23 |
| 5 | Ring Place | Beatty Lakes | Astronomy included in 2024 trek 23 Mountain Biking included in 2024 trek 23 Food Pickup included in 2024 trek 23 Low Impact Camping not included in 2024 trek 23 Water not included in 2024 trek 23 |
| 6 | Iris Park | Conservation Project included in 2024 trek 23 Water included in 2024 trek 23 | |
| 7 | Rich Cabins | ||
| 8 | Flume Canyon | Conservation Project not included in 2024 trek 23 | |
| 9 | French Henry | ||
| 10 | Black Horse Mine | ||
| 11 | Miranda | ||
| 12 | CHQ Homebound | Conservation Project not included in 2024 trek 23 |